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One in three people avoiding healthcare workers during pandemic

Transit updates for fall

UBC Vancouver Translink will be suspending the following transit routes, effective September 7: 32 Dunbar / Downtown 44 UBC / Downtown 258 UBC / West Vancouver 480 UBC / Bridgeport Station For more information, including alternative routes, visit the Campus + Community Planning website. 

Interim academic lead announced for Centre for Teaching and Learning

UBC-wide effort results in warm welcome for incoming first year students during COVID-19

How are you thinking differently?

As we embark on a new academic year, it is fair to say that this will be quite different – for our faculty, staff and our students. While COVID-19 has brought great challenges, it has also created the opportunity to think differently. Whether you teach, are a researcher or work in a support role at the university – we want to hear from you. How are you thinking differently? And how is it making a positive impact in your role at UBC?

30-second bio: Lindsay Marsh

Lindsay is from the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. Find out what she does to beat stress, and why Arundhati Roy evokes optimism in her.

Urban-art project adds colour and vibrancy to city spaces

New Frontiers in Research: cannabis, air quality, health and community impact

Mission possible

One of UBC Okanagan’s most complex, collaborative research projects evaluated pilot fatigue to help keep fire-fighting pilots safe on the job. With a key partner, Conair, the diverse research team analyzed performance metrics for aerial firefighters.

This ‘Cold Tube’ can beat the summer heat without relying on air conditioning

Reappointment of UBC’s Vice-President, Health

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor In June 2018, UBC announced that Dr. Dermot Kelleher had been appointed to a newly created role of Vice-President, Health.

COVID-19 – The latest on the re-occupancy and resumption of activity on UBC’s campuses and learning sites